Epcot Center Food and Wine Festival Event Brings International Flavor to Orlando, Florida

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Orlando, FL is well known for its exciting attractions and family fun. With so much to do you'll need several trips just to see and do it all. Each fall at Disney's Epcot Center the bar is slightly raised on the entertainment in the city and the park is filled with those visiting for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

This event spans 45 days and features fantastic fare of food and wine from more than 20 different world-wide regions including South Africa, Italy, Australia, Russia, Spain, Ireland. Each day features different entertainment, fare, seminars and attractions. From cooking classes and concerts to family fun and fine dining, you'll find something for ever member of the family at the festival.

• Special Exhibits include Valencia, Spain; Australia; Piedmont, Italy; Peru and Tortilla Cocina.
• Beverage Seminars and Culinary Demonstrations include the Festival Welcome Center, The Terrace, Odyssey — The Chef's Showplace, The History of Beer in America, Great Beers of the World and The Art of Preparing Tea.
• Fun for Families proves that the International Food and Wine Festival isn't just for the grown ups with great attractions and exhibits for the whole family like The World's Best Cheddar, The Tree of Thanks, The "Buzz" About Honey, Nuts for Peanuts, Epcot Jr. Chef Program, Seedsational and various culinary demonstrations just for the kids.
• With the "Eat to the Beat" concert series you'll get the best of both worlds. Fantastic food from around the world is accompanied by the great sounds of some of your favorite musical groups. The 2004 festival features live shows by Kool & The Gang (Oct. 1-5), Jefferson Starship (Oct. 6-10), The Beach Boys (Oct. 11-12), The Temptations Review (Oct. 13-15), Taylor Dane (Oct. 16-20), The Commodores (Oct. 21-25), Three Dog Night (Oct. 26-28), Survivor (Oct. 29-30), Blake Shelton (Oct. 31-Nov. 4), Eddie Money (Nov. 5-9) and Chubby Checker and The Wildcats (Nov. 10-14). Each act will perform three daily shows for your enjoyment so you're certain to catch all of the show no matter what your schedule.
  

The Epcot Food and Wine Festival is a guaranteed good time for the entire family and to be close to all the action you can choose from the many wonderful Disney Resorts. Disney's All-Star Music Resort brings music to life and offers the best in amenities for all their guests. At Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge you'll mingle with the wildlife of Disney's Animal Kingdom as you relax and refresh from your busy days in comfort and luxury surrounded by the beauty of the Savannah. For a tropical island flare try Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort where you'll find lush gardens, a beautiful lake, sandy beaches and everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Other great Orlando attractions are available for your vacation. Choose from Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show, Pirate's Dinner Adventure, La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil, Planet Hollywood Premier Meal and much more. Whatever your plans for your vacation in Orlando the whole family will love it and want to keep coming back for more year after year.